Repertoire Guidelines

ROUND 1 – ONLINE APPLICATION

3 audio files (mp3, m4a, or wav) representing 3 different works that demonstrate different styles and periods, of which at least 1 selection demonstrates virtuosity.

For instrumentalists, single movements (represented in their entirety) from a larger work are acceptable.

Selections must have been recorded within the last 2 years.

Selections need not be the same as the repertoire prepared for Round 2 (live auditions).

For individuals: only audio files in which the applicant is the featured soloist will be accepted; a recording of the applicant’s performance within an ensemble will not be accepted. (i.e. A concerto performance would be accepted, but a performance within a piano quintet, for example, would not.)

Audio files may only be edited if you wish to cut extraneous/non-musical portions of your selections (i.e. spoken introductions or lengthy applause, etc.). Audio files may not be edited in any way to enhance performance quality.

IMPORTANT: Naming your audio files:
1) The audio files are screened anonymously.
2) Name each audio file by composer/title/movement title.
3) DO NOT include your name when you name each audio file.

Video Statement Requirements

A video (mp4, mov, avi, wmv) of up to 2 minutes stating why you seek a career as a soloist and/or chamber musician.

The Round 1 screening panel will not view the video statements. Only videos by artists invited to the Round 2 live auditions will be viewed.

ROUND 2 – LIVE AUDITION

Repertoire Requirements

SOLO PIANO, STRINGS & WINDS

1 major concerto or concert piece with orchestra (for pianists: a second piano will be on stage for the accompanying pianist)

1 major sonata

1 piece showing virtuosity

1 other piece of your choice

Do not include repeats

While meeting the above criteria, your repertoire should include complete works – including all movements – representing the:
— Baroque/Classical period
— Romantic period
— Contemporary (post-WWII) period

SMALL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES

4 complete major works – including all movements — representing the:
— Baroque/Classical period
–– Romantic period
–– Contemporary (post-WWII) period

Do not include repeats

OTHER SOLO INSTRUMENTS & NON-TRADITIONAL ENSEMBLES

4 complete major works — including all movements — in as many varying styles as are appropriate for your instrument or ensemble (may include transcriptions)